Finance and Risk Director

The recruitment process for this role is being led by our parent company L&G. For more information & to apply follow this link . The Finance and Risk Director is the strategic leader accountable for the financial performance, financial stewardship, risk and compliance framework, contract management and governance of The Idol. As an Executive member of The Idol Board and Senior Leadership Team, the role is responsible for ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the business, providing financial insight and challenge to support commercial growth, and maintaining a robust control environment that enables innovation whilst protecting customers, colleagues, partners and shareholders. The role leads the Finance, and Risk & Compliance functions, ensuring the Company operates within its regulatory obligations whilst delivering strong commercial outcomes. It is an important role required to collaborate to shape and execute business strategy, balancing growth ambitions with effective governance, risk management and financial discipline. Strategy, leadership and growth. Shape and influence The Idol's strategy as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and Board, bringing financial insight, commercial challenge and risk-based thinking to support sustainable growth. Partner with the CEO and wider leadership team to evaluate opportunities, prioritise investment, make informed decisions and balance commercial ambition with good governance and customer outcomes. Financial leadership and performance. Lead the financial performance of the business, ensuring robust planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management processes are in place. Provide clear insight into business performance, opportunities and risks, helping leaders make better decisions, deploy resources effectively and create long-term value for customers, shareholders and colleagues. Finance capability and stewardship. Lead the Finance function to deliver high-quality financial management, statutory reporting, treasury management, tax compliance, accounting operations and financial controls that meet regulatory and Group requirements. Build a modern finance partnering capability that combines strong stewardship with commercial insight, enabling teams across the business to make informed decisions and improve performance. Commercial decision support. Work closely with the Commercial & Growth Director, Product Director, CTO and wider leadership team to evaluate commercial opportunities, strategic investments, product initiatives and partner relationships. Ensure decisions are supported by a balanced understanding of commercial value, regulatory obligations, financial return and delivery risk. Risk, compliance and customer outcomes. Own and continually develop The Idol's risk and compliance framework, ensuring the business operates within its regulatory obligations whilst supporting innovation and growth. Lead the identification, assessment and management of strategic,…